Updating a previous item, the Tacoma News Tribune reports the minor league deal signed by IF Denny Hocking with the Kansas City Royals would pay Hocking $500,000 if he is added to the big league roster.

The Denver Post reports Colorado Rockies IF Denny Hocking (elbow) received a clean bill of health on his ailing right elbow. Hocking, currently designated for assignment, plans on going elsewhere if he gets another major-league offer.